It’s been almost a full yr for the reason that W214 Mercedes-Benz E-Class was revealed, however Stuttgart has lastly pulled the covers off the primary AMG-badged mannequin. That is the Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid 4Matic+, a plug-in hybrid mannequin that provides up a severe enhance in firepower.

A lot of that comes from the confirmed 3.0 litre turbocharged straight-six that by itself produces 14 PS and 40 Nm of torque greater than the earlier E53. Due to increased enhance, a retuned ECU and elevated cooling, outputs are rated at 449 PS from 5,800 to six,100 rpm and 560 Nm between 2,200 and 6,100 rpm. However that’s not all, after all, as a result of the puny 48-volt gentle hybrid system of previous has been jettisoned in favour of a way more highly effective electrical motor.

This motor, nonetheless sandwiched between the engine and the AMG Speedshift TCT 9G nine-speed computerized gearbox, pushes out 163 PS and 480 Nm. Put all that collectively and also you get 585 PS and 750 Nm of torque, and should you allow the Race Begin launch management characteristic (solely obtainable with the AMG Dynamic Bundle), energy is boosted to a stratospheric 612 PS – the identical because the outgoing E63.

Outfitted with the AMG Efficiency 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system, the E53 sprints from zero to 100 km/h in simply 3.8 seconds (4.0 seconds with out Race Begin). Patrons of the AMG Driver’s Bundle get the digital limiter bumped as much as a 280 km/h high velocity.

In contrast to the most recent four-cylinder C63 S E Efficiency, the E53 has a relatively giant 28.6 kWh battery (21.22 kWh usable, as a part of the battery’s capability is reserved to supply ample electrical enhance), delivering a pure electrical vary of between 93 and 101 km on the WLTP cycle. Gas consumption is rated at a comparatively low 8.6 to 9.2 litres per 100 km.

Beneath the pores and skin, the E53 rides on metal springs and AMG Experience Management adaptive dampers; the suspension has been higher insulated to make it extra quiet when the automobile’s in all-electric mode. As per the CLE53, the entrance wheel arches have been stretched by 11 mm on both facet to suit a wider entrance monitor – one thing beforehand reserved for the full-fat “63” fashions.

Elsewhere, the rear axle mounts have been made stiffer, whereas the chassis electronics, steering and stability management have been retuned for a sportier driving expertise. You additionally get further bracing on the strut towers, below the engine and on the rear axle, plus customary rear-wheel steering that goes as much as 2.5 levels.

The W214 E-Class’ barely bulbous design has been sharpened up with the same old AMG aesthetic enhancements, such because the Panamericana grille, A-wing design entrance bumper, entrance fender gills, deeper facet skirts, a boot lid spoiler and a big rear diffuser with quad (fortunately actual, not at all times a given on a Mercedes as of late) spherical exhausts.

As customary, the E53 comes with an illuminated grille and 19-inch alloy wheels, though 20- and 21-inch rollers are additionally obtainable as an choice. These disguise sizeable brake discs that measure 370 mm on the entrance and 360 mm on the rear, clamped by four-piston entrance and single-piston rear callipers; they’re linked to an electromechanical brake booster that blends regenerative and friction braking.

Inside, the E-Class’ tech-heavy inside is embellished with an AMG Efficiency flat-bottomed steering wheel with AMG-specific rotary controls, power-adjustable AMG sports activities seats (AMG Efficiency buckets optionally available) and Artico fake leather-based and Microcut suede upholstery. You possibly can, after all, spec the E53 with the MBUX Superscreen, consisting of 12.3-inch instrument and passenger screens and a 14.4-inch centre touchscreen. There are additionally distinctive AMG menus, together with for the optionally available AMG Observe Tempo lap timer.

For a bit extra money, you should purchase the AMG Dynamic Plus bundle that provides dynamic engine mounts, digital locking rear differential, composite entrance brakes (390 mm discs, six-piston callipers) and the aforementioned Race Begin characteristic, plus Microcut grips on the steering wheel.

Prospects who order the automobile inside the first yr of manufacturing may go for the Version 1 mannequin, which provides Manufaktur Alpine Gray or matte Opalite White Magno paint, 21-inch AMG black solid alloys with a machined rim, “Version” hub caps, the AMG Exterior Night time Bundle I and II and matching black brake callipers.

Additionally fitted are carbon fibre door mirror caps and rear spoiler, AMG silver chrome gasoline filler cap, black Nappa leather-based upholstery, yellow distinction stitching, yellow illuminated AMG facet sill plates and many Version 1 badges. The MBUX Superscreen and Version 1 indoor automobile cowl additionally come as customary.

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